A doctor and an ambulance was called, and McFadden was taken to the hospital.

A spokeswoman says McFadden was taken to Anne Arundel Medical Center as a precaution, and was released a short time later. The spokeswoman says McFadden experienced flu like symptoms, and is expected to return to work on Monday.

McFadden has been a member of the Senate since 1995.

He serves as Senate President Pro Tem, presiding over Senate sessions when Senate President Mike Miller is away,.